Fitness Facts

When trying to shed pounds, people do crazy things, like cutting massive amounts of calories, yo-yo dieting, and stressing themselves out until they lose sleep. Then, upon hitting the fat-loss plateau, they struggle to come to terms with their own actions and choices. If this sounds familiar, then you might also be committing one of…

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Aside from the popularity with celebrities and thousands of studios popping up from East to West, there is something that sets yoga apart from the crowd when it comes to fitness and weight loss. Though yoga is a mind-body practice, the postures have been known to brighten your outlook on life while toning your muscles…

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Dietary supplements – some people love them and some people are skeptical of them. It’s true, there are a lot of snake oil products out there that either don’t work at all, or don’t work nearly as well as people expect. One of the supplements many people are skeptical of, largely due to the reputation…

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When you buy a protein powder with 25 grams of protein, you assume that the amount of protein is exactly what you’re getting with every serving. What if I were to tell you that’s not the truth? If you’re buying protein powder from the grocery store, you’re most likely purchasing a blend that’s partially filler.…

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The body is resilient, remarkably so. Even as you age, your body is able to do incredible things, especially if you’re willing to challenge it. Whether you worked out in the past or you are just getting started, there is no reason you can’t get fit over 50 years of age. Though you might not…

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Working on your backside? Basic squats are great for making your tush burn, but eventually, you will plateau. A basic squat also only works the backside from one angle; and the glutes are made up of a number of muscles, such as the hamstrings, quadriceps, gluteus maximus, gluteus minimus, and glutes medius. In order to…

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We’re all familiar with the wide array of diets that are either overly-simpl, or overly-complicated. Some track calories almost like an accountant tallying overhead and expenses, while others are predicated on eliminating some scapegoat (such as gluten, carbohydrates, or animal products). Of course, the most traditional of these misguided diets is the fixation with eliminating…

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There are two givens when it comes to building mass and keeping that muscle: you’re going to have to work hard, and you’re going to have to really challenge yourself. This is more than lifting heavy weight. The body naturally responds to lifting weight, and you gain mass naturally; but you’re going to need more…

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Yes, the elusive 6-pack, a section of musculature so appealing that the fitness gods themselves bow down to the aesthetics of one. The funny thing is that, with all the hype, people have forgotten what it takes to get one. There are millions of gurus saying “do this exercise,” and “take this pill,” or “use…

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Adaptogen might not be a word on your health and wellness radar yet, but it should be. Adaptogens, also known as adaptogenic herbs, are a form of natural pharmaceutical that can help humans and animals beat stress and lessen symptoms when taken in a tablet or capsule form. Though adaptogens are not new by any…

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Have you ever seen the documentary called “Super Size Me”? Morgan Spurlock did an experiment on himself where he ate nothing but McDonald’s for 30 days. In 30 days, he did more damage to his mental and physical health than you might think could be possible. He suffered to prove a point: That even if…

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Before getting into the reasons why a 7 day split workout could be the answer to your overtraining woes, it’s time to set some facts straight. In every magazine, book, workout video, and trainer’s philosophy, there has been mentions of 2 day splits, 5 day splits and more, but no one ever talks about the…

Athletes are always looking for the next supplement that can give them an edge in the gym and lean out their physique. Consider your search over, because muscle building supplementation just found a new hero. Call it what you like—cat’s head, puncture vine, devil’s weed—Tribulus Terrestris is a superior and all-natural way to get the…

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Dieting to try and lose weight while building muscle can be a real Catch-22. You might be doing everything right, but sometimes stubborn fat continues to linger in places you wish it didn’t. While doing your research on healthy, whole foods, you might have come across something called “conjugated linoleic acid,” also known as CLA.…

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Looking for better muscle recovery, enhanced muscle size and strength, and accelerated fat loss? Among the aisles of supplements that include superstars like creatine and NO boosters, there is a silent contender that deserves recognition. ZMA, which is a combination of minerals zinc monomethionine aspartate, magnesium aspartate, and vitamin B6, is a real game changer.…

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You dream of a physique that is balanced between powerful and chiseled, proportioned, and symmetrical. Building your chest muscles is probably already one of your goals to help you get that physique you want. If you are hitting the weight room and working those pecs without seeing much result, it is less a question of…

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There’s no point in denying it – it can be very difficult to stick with an exercise routine, especially when we’re not morning people. This is why so many new years resolutions barely see the middle of January before giving way to human nature. I know that I, being the polar opposite of a morning…

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Of all the categories of exercise that can burn someone out right away, no matter the resolve, cardio has to be the worst. As important as cardio is for a balanced, effective, healthy lifestyle, most people don’t enjoy it. It’s exhausting, it can be rough on the joints, and anyone formerly in the military, or…

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